Japanese spurge, Pachysandra terminalis, is a low-growing plant that is native to Japan and China. Over recent years, Japanese spurge has become a popular landscaping ground cover, with garden ...

Japanese spurge, or Pachysandra terminalis, is an evergreen ground cover plant I have used in several backyards. Garden designers love this species, and it is easy to see why.

Our personal favorite is Pachysandra (Japanese spurge), a glossy green evergreen about 8 inches tall, each plant shaped like a little umbrella. Pachysandra needs shade to thrive.

Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and ...

From low light to lean soil, experts say there's an option that will work for everyone. Last weekend, we finished planting ground cover plants in our front yard. The middle of the plot is filled ...

Spring is the perfect time to give your garden a visual upgrade by incorporating attractive ground covers. Beyond their beauty, ground cover plants offer various practical benefits, including ...

Ground covers usually refers to any low-growing plants that hug the ground and serve a particular purpose. These plantings can be used to introduce a new color or texture to There's more than just ...

Plants that have been damaged by Japanese beetles attract more of them. A volatile odor is given off by a plant that has beetle damage, which attracts other Japanese beetles.

Two ground covers that are on the U.C. Davis arboretum All Stars list — a list of 100 plants that grow well with little maintenance and water — are snow in summer, and dianthus “firewitch.” ...

Where grass doesn't grow -- dry or moist shady areas, for example -- the right plant can look good and keep weeds at bay.